2001
Echosens was created
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Connected Objects, Health, Pharmaceutical / Biotech, SaaS / Cloud Services, Software
Paris, Créteil
Since its creation in 2001, Echosens has been able to drive its development and branch out its technology into several product ranges, with sustained growth in France and abroad (US, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, China, Europe) with more than 90% of sales made outside of France.
Given the increase in liver diseases, particularly NASH, or “fatty liver” disease, Echosens is continuing its expansion on a global scale.
Today, many pharmaceutical companies are developing treatments for NASH, and FibroScan® is established as a standard-setting solution.
Echosens was created
FibroScan® was launched – This revolutionary technology was the first non-invasive solution for diagnosing and managing liver diseases
First clinical results and FibroScan® orders were available
French National Authority for Health recommended FibroScan®
Products were launched in China
We received FDA approval
The US affiliate was opened
The Shenzhen affiliate was opened
célébration des 20 ans d'existence lors d’un évènement global avec nos 260 collaborateurs à travers le monde
We want to pursue our international expansion by combining the different fields that bring value to our organisation: R&D, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Maintenance, and Support are diverse yet complementary fields that together meet the growing development needs of our activity. It is therefore crucial to continue building on our teams to maintain our growth and further support patients.
Over 3,500 publications and 140 international recommendations for FibroScan®
Over 6 million liver tests are performed each year with FibroScan®
Echosens is a dynamic, human-sized, innovative, and inclusive company that places full trust in the talent and potential of each of its employees. Joining Echosens means being committed alongside a company that embodies real values:
our profound expertise and insights demand that we speak with a bold voice on behalf of patients’ needs worldwide.
we are relentless in applying our passion for creativity, transformation, and scientific knowledge in the pursuit of our vision and mission.
from the elegance of our products to the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes, we always strive for simplicity.
we have a profound respect for the planet, and we honour it in all our behaviours and activities.
our genuine interest for new ideas, deep respect for people, collaboration, co-creation, and the power of teamwork strengthen and unite us in all the challenges we face.
across individual, team, and company performance, we place an urgent and common focus on delivering to the highest standards of excellence. We take full accountability for our actions and results.
it is our privilege and responsibility to serve the needs of our customers and patients. We are always proud of our contributions, and humbled by our successes.
We have created a CSR policy for our employees, clients, suppliers, and shareholders.
We use green electricity at both our sites in France. We are regularly audited by an independent body that measures our carbon footprint, and we are constantly taking action to improve upon this. The coffee in the coffee machines in our canteen comes from fair trade sources. Our company promotes the sustainable development package.
Finally, we strive to support equal opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate in terms of recruitment, and we support all legally protected groups.
Creation of awareness workshops for CSR issues for all employees.
Involvement in a performance evaluation programme by a certifying body (EcoVadis).
Focus on the idea of compliance by way of a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with major principles that Echosens commits to and requests that its employees and partners also commit to.
Dominique LEGROS, Directeur Général du Groupe
Results of the EcoVadis evaluation programme for our CSR performance in 2021
Echosens received a silver medal in 2021 for its EcoVadis Sustainability Rating.
Echosens’ results are above average across companies in the same sector.